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Monday, June 12, 2017

Nick Lowe reissues coming next month

On July 14, Yep Roc will reissue six classic yet long unavailable Nick Lowe albums, fulfilling a longstanding goal of bringing the entire catalog of one of its flagship artists back into print and available on one label.

The albums – Nick the Knife, The Abominable Showman, Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit, The Rose of England, Pinker and Prouder Than Previous, and Party of One - span the years 1982 thru 1990, and represent a crucial bridge from Lowe’s trailblazing 1970s work to the “remarkable second wind” (New York Times) and widespread critical acclaim that have characterized his more recent releases.

All six albums will be released digitally for the first time ever on July 14, with CD and vinyl reissues for the first two titles Nick the Knife and The Abominable Showman arriving on that date as well. CD/vinyl reissues for Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit and The Rose of England will be released on August 25, followed by Pinker and Prouder Than Previous and Party of One on October 20.

Listen to Lowe’s never-heard recording of the country classic “Walk On By” from the …and His Cowboy Outfit sessions, via NPR Songs We Love: http://n.pr/2qgbAgy

Every member of Lowe’s former band Rockpile (Billy Bremner, Dave Edmunds and Terry Williams) and his future group Little Village (Ry Cooder, John Hiatt and Jim Keltner) collaborated with Lowe during this period, as did Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis, Paul Carrack, Carlene Carter and many others. With demos, outtakes, live recordings and alternate art added to these reissues, as well as exclusive merchandise available through Yep Roc’s online store (including the lunch box pictured above), the label shines a fascinating light on a chapter of Lowe’s career that is ripe for rediscovery.

We Want ActionRaging EyesCool ReactionTime Wounds All HeelsMan of a FoolTanque-RaeWish You Were HereChicken and FeathersPaid the PriceMess Around with LoveSaint Beneath the PaintHow You Talk To an Angel(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? (Live) (Bonus Track)Crackin’ Up (Live) (Bonus Track)

NICK LOWE AND HIS COWBOY OUTFIT TRACKLIST:

Half a Boy and Half a ManBreakawayYou’ll Never Get Me Up (in One of Those)Love Like a GloveThe Gee and the Rick and the Three Card Trick(Hey Big Mouth) Stand Up and Say ThatAwesomeGod’s Gift to WomenMaureenL.A.F.S.Live Fast, Love Hard, Die YoungHonky Tonk Hardwood Floor (Bonus Track)Walk On By (Bonus Track)

THE ROSE OF ENGLAND TRACKLIST:

Darlin’ Angel EyesShe Don’t Love Nobody7 Nights to RockLong Walk BackThe Rose of EnglandLucky DogI Knew The Bride (When She Used to Rock ‘n’ Roll)Indoor Fireworks(Hope to God) I’m RightI Can Be the One You LoveEveryoneBo Bo Ska Diddle